Dr. Gerald Atampugre is an integrated geographer with deep interest in the spatial interactions within and between social-ecological systems. His research interest is on a range of issues around climate change adaptation, water resource management and land use/cover dynamics. He has extensive teaching and research experience through his affiliation with the University of Adelaide, Wageningen University and University of Cape Coast. He also has working knowledge of research techniques such as Geographic Information Systems, Indicator approaches (indexing), Thematic and Content Analysis, and Citizen Science. He is currently interested in climate vulnerability and adaptation dynamics in the context of social-ecological systems, particularly in semi-arid zones.
Dr. Gerald Atampugre
About
Focus & expertise
Specializations
Academic interests · number = colleagues who share it
Recent activity
Population-Based Survey (PBS) in Northern Ghana, (USAID sponsored)
Joint New Zealand Geographical Society and Institute of Australian Geographers conference
Australian Climate Change Adaptation Research Network for Settlement and Infrastructure (ACCARNSI), Twelfth National Forum and Workshop
Adelaide Scholarship International
Ghana Geographical Association Annual Conference
Background
🎓 Education & qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Studies
The University of Adelaide
2019
Master of Science in International Development Studies
Wageningen University and Research Centre
2011
Master of Philosophy in Geography
University of Cape Coast
2009
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Geography
University of Cape Coast
2004
★ Career & positions
Departmental Registration & Exams Officer
Department of Geography and Regional Planning
Sep, 2020 to Aug, 2023
Teaching & projects
Transformative teaching and Learning
Projects
Population-Based Survey (PBS) in Northern Ghana, (USAID sponsored)
Regional Supervisor
January 2015 - Present